[ubuntu] Ubuntu Mini Remix & Gnome

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Hi,
Want to do a minimal install Ubuntu Mini Remix 12.10 onto a USB stick. I want to install the minimum to get a gnome desktop with "no recommends" with apt-get etc. I have found a few pages but they appear out of date . Exactly what do I have to type?
Much appreciated.
Cheers
(Hardware)